Taylor Swift picked up the Ripple of Hope Award from the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights last night at New York's Marriot Marquis hotel.

The award honors leaders of the international business, entertainment and activist communities who demonstrate commitment to social change. Past winners include President Bill Clinton, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Bono, George Clooney and Vice President Al Gore. 

Incidentally, the organization is named for T's former boyfriend Conor Kennedy's late grandfather.